Master Thesis Seminar (Linguistics) 3222-54SJ1S[1]-N
The seminar deals with issues related to current problems of the Ukrainian language, including the comparative grammar of Slavic languages, translation theory, lexicology, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics etc.
The classes will discuss the most important rules for preparing a bachelor's thesis, such as:
- selection of the subject matter and topic of the research, designation of the object of the research, its purpose and tasks;
- methodology of linguistic research with a discussion of basic methods (descriptive, comparative and historical, comparative, structural with its main subtypes, quantitative research methods, etc.);
- development of scientific literature on selected issues;
- collection of language material and its development;
- preparing a draft of one’s scientific work;
- editing the final draft of the scientific work;
- basics of citing and creating bibliographies for work;
- copyright policy.
Mastering knowledge of the subject and writing a MA thesis is the basis for obtaining a master's degree in Ukrainian philology.
Student workload
30 hours in the room - 1 ECTS
10 hours preparation for classes and 20 hours - to be completed (submitting a chapter of the thesis) - 1 ECTS
Total 60 hours (2 ECTS)
If it is not possible to conduct classes on university premises, classes shall be held with the aid of distance learning tools recommended by the University of Warsaw (Zoom, Google Classroom).
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Term 2025Z:
The seminar deals with issues related to current problems of the Ukrainian language, including the comparative grammar of Slavic languages, translation theory, lexicology, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics etc. |
Type of course
Master's seminars
Mode
Classroom
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student:
1. In terms of knowledge, knows and understands:
K_W01 – in an advanced way, the terminology and methodology of linguistic research. (P7S_WG)
K_W04 – in depth, the interrelations between philological research and its complex connections with other scientific disciplines.
K_W07 – key issues related to the development and functioning of the contemporary Ukrainian language in various fields, at an advanced level.
K_W10 – Ukrainian language in spoken and written form, in accordance with the requirements of at least level B2+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
K_W12 – basic concepts and principles of intellectual property protection and copyright law.
2. In terms of skills, is able to:
S1_U01 – properly select sources and information from them; perform critical analysis, creative interpretation, and presentation of information related to the Ukrainian language.
S1_U04 – apply appropriate research methods and tools in Ukrainian linguistics.
S1_U07 – formulate and test hypotheses related to research in Ukrainian linguistics.
S1_U11 – communicate on specialist topics with diverse audiences.
S1_U12 – communicate in spoken and written Ukrainian in accordance with at least B2+ level requirements of the CEFR.
S1_U14 – independently plan and carry out lifelong learning.
3. In terms of social competences, is ready to:
S1_K01 – critically evaluate their own knowledge and the content they receive.
Assessment criteria
The course ends with a graded assessment.
The conditions for passing the course:
- attendance and preparation for classes, i.e. presenting the next stages of their MA dissertation (researching the literature, collecting illustrative data, etc.)
- presentation of the student’s own research progress on the dissertation, presenting and discussing a part of the dissertation; conference participation (e.g. students’ conferences).
When issuing the final assessment, the following criteria apply:
- achieving the assumed learning outcomes covering all relevant aspects - 5.0 (very good grade)
- achieving the assumed learning outcomes covering all relevant aspects with a small number of errors or inaccuracies - 4.5 (good plus)
- achieving the assumed learning outcomes without taking into account some (less important) aspects - 4.0 (good grade)
- achievement of the assumed learning outcomes, omitting some important aspects and with significant inaccuracies - 3.5 (satisfactory plus)
- achievement of the assumed learning outcomes, omitting significant aspects or with serious inaccuracies - 3.0 (satisfactory plus)
- failure to achieve the expected learning outcomes - 2.0 (unsatisfactory)
The student is entitled to 2 unjustified absences, each subsequent one requires an excuse. The lecturer decides on the recognition of the absence.
The form of credit for classes during which the student was absent - homework on duty.
Exceeding the absence of excused and unjustified for 50% of classes may be the basis for not passing the course.
Bibliography
Literature is selected individually, depending on the
the topic of the thesis.
Apanowicz J., Metodologia nauk, Toruń 2003.
Gambarelli G., Łucki Z., Jar przygotowac pracę dypłomową lub doktorską, Kraków 1998.
Grzegorczykowa R., Wstęp do językoznawstwa, Warszawa 2007.
Dalewska-Greń H., Języki słowiańskie, Warszawa 2002.
http://www.uwm.edu.pl/czachor/dyda/poradnik.pdf
Kononenko I., Ukrajinska ta polska mowy: kontrastywne doslidżennia, Warszawa 2012, 2017.
Kozaczuk G., Dudko I., Dyplomna robota z ukrajins’koji mowy, Kyjiw 2006.
Krajewski M., Vademecum autora i wydawcy prac naukowych, Wrocław 2001.
Leuta O., Gonczarow W. Mahisterśke mowoznawcze naukowe doslidżennia: metodyka, metody, napysannia, oformlennia, zahyst, Kyjiw 2005.
M.Pluszcz, Hramatyka ukrajinskoji mowy, Kyjiw 2010.
Pieter J. Ogólna metodologia pracy naukowej, Warszawa 1980.
Suczasna ukrajinska literaturna mowa / za red. A.Hryszczenka, Kyjiw 2002.
Ukrajinska mowa. Encyklopedija, Kyjiw 2000.
Urban S., Ładonski W., Jak napisac dobrą pracę magisterską, Wrocław 2003.
Węglińska M. Jak pisać pracę magisterską, Kraków 1998.
Zaczyński W., Poradnik prac seminaryjnych, dyplomowych, Warszawa 1995.
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Term 2025Z:
Literature is selected individually, depending on the Apanowicz J., Metodologia nauk, Toruń 2003. |
Additional information
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